Language: My speaking test today was horrible. My thoughts were all fragmented when I tried to put my monologue together so of course nothing I said in the target language came out right. It didn't help that my memories of the event were shaky at best. Fortunately, I did well on the roleplay conversation so I am hoping that will balance out my score. I did get a lot of self-study in today too.
Military: Surprise inspection by the XO! Fortunately, my platoon wasn't jacked up so he didn't harass us but we were out there twice as long because other platoons were. He had a few things about Marines slacking off because of being on this post surrounded by all the other services in a college atmosphere. College? I think that's rather generous. I feel like I'm in high school again.
Apartment: The landlord called today and asked me if I were still interested in the apartment. Of course I said yes. Now I have an appointment on Sunday to properly impress upon him what kind of tenant I am going to be... I feel really confident about this. Honestly.
Personal: I've been fiddling with dollar origami lately. It's fun and a good way to keep my mind and hands entertained when people are just droning on. It'll be even better once I've memorised some patterns and can produce some pretty interesting tips.
I had dinner with a friend today... Who informed me that I'm seen as an older brother now. That actually means a lot to me. I've been called a 'brother' before for some arbitrary reason or another but I felt like this friend means it. It's also pretty amusing as I bet that if anyone were to ask my younger siblings if they enjoyed having me as an older brother that the answer would be "No" and here is someone asking for it.
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